Milan's San Siro Stadium May Host ATP 250 Grass-Court Event from 2028

Starting in 2028, Milan will be the site of a new ATP 250 grass-court tournament, potentially held at the iconic San Siro stadium. The Italian Tennis and Padel Federation has acquired the rights to the tournament, previously held in Brussels, with the intention of relocating it to Milan. The event is expected to take place in June, with San Siro, home to AC Milan and Inter Milan, being considered as a possible venue due to its large capacity of over 75,000. However, the final decision on the location has not been made, with the federation president, Angelo Binaghi, suggesting that the tournament will likely be held in northern Italy due to climate reasons. Binaghi also mentioned that the introduction of practice courts within Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium could serve as a model for utilizing San Siro. Italy has previously hosted a grass-court WTA tournament in Gaiba from 2022 to 2024. Additionally, the federation is set to host the ATP Finals in Turin until 2030, the Davis Cup Finals in Bologna, and the Rome Masters on clay before the French Open. The Foro Italico is also slated to undergo construction for a retractable roof, set to be completed by the 2028 edition. Binaghi expressed his ambition to elevate the Rome tournament to the status of a fifth Grand Slam, rivaling the likes of Indian Wells. The Italian tennis scene is also abuzz with Jannik Sinner's bid to become the first Italian man to win the singles title at the Foro Italico in 50 years, since Adriano Panatta's victory.